Senior Care Assistant (nights) - Merlewood
| Company: | EFHL |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £16.35 to £16.35 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | GU25 4LR |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Senior Care Assistant - Merlewood Care Home
CQC rating: Good
Address: Hollow Lane, Virginia Water, Surrey GU25 4LR
Hourly Rate: £16.35 per hour
Contract: Permanent
Shifts: 12.25 hour night shifts with weekend availability
WE DO NOT HOLD A UK SPONSORSHIP LICENCE – APPLICANTS MUST ALREADY HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK
Elizabeth Finn Homes is a leading provider of high-quality care for older people, renowned for delivering exceptional standards across our homes in the UK. We are committed to recruiting people from a variety of backgrounds with different lived experiences to ensure the environment for our colleagues and the offer to our residents is as considered and inclusive as possible. Our values guide us in how we work and push us to be a compassionate and caring care provider.
About the role
We are seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to support the nursing and care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. The role involves meeting residents’ individual needs with dignity and respect, promoting independence, and acting as a role model by supervising and supporting the development of junior team members.
What you'll do
To participate in and ensure the delivery and maintenance of a high standard of Personal Care to Residents, by ensuring that all team members contribute to the efficient delivery of service.
To carry out clinical procedures as instructed by the Head of Department or Registered Nurse within your scope of competence.
To ensure you and the team are familiar with and contribute to social and health care plans and ensure that care is given and documented in accordance with procedures.
To take appropriate action and report to the Head of Department or Registered Nurse any changes in Residents condition or other circumstances, which could impact on resident care.
Help and ensure the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, engaging with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
Ensure that all resident areas are hygienic, safe and comfortable at all times.
Ensure that equipment and stocks are efficiently and safely stored and economically used and that adequate provision is maintained.
Welcome and assist residents and visitors referring them to the Head of Department or Registered Nurse where necessary.
To report to the Head of Department or Registered Nurse, any complaints, incidents or accidents immediately.
Be accountable for the quality of the work of the team during the shift and take responsibility for maintaining and improving knowledge and skills. Attending training and receiving and delivering Supervision as required.
Inform the Manager or other senior member of the organisation where the practice of colleagues may be unsafe or adversely affecting standards of care.
Ensure the security of all residents and the premises through the observance of security procedures and the challenging of any strangers in the Home.
To contribute to the record keeping and reporting requirements of the Home, such as Accident and Incident Reporting and other statutory documentation.
Qualifications & Skills
Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
Ability to communicate clearly in English.
Level 2 and 3 in Care.
Minimum 3 years experience caring for older people.
Understanding of professional Codes of Practice in social care
Basic computer literacy for record-keeping and communication
To Apply
Application deadline is by 20th October 2026. For more information on working in our team or to have an informal visit please contact us on 01344 845314
In return for the wonderful contribution our employees make we offer the following benefits:
Enhances pay for family leave
Overtime and bank holiday enhancements to pay
Group pension scheme
Occupational sick pay after 6 months' service
Wellbeing support through various initiatives including an employee assistance programme with free counselling and Mental Health First Aiders.
Opportunity to earn rewards via Care Friends (refer a friend scheme) which you can cash in when you choose
Free Blue Light card – provides members with thousands of amazing retail discounts
Long service awards
Subsidised meals while on duty
Apprenticeships, continuous learning and development, professional development and study support opportunities
Safeguarding:
In the process of recruitment, selection and appointment Elizabeth Finn Homes implement a range of procedures and actions including Police/Enhanced DBS Checks to ensure our employees, residents and everyone is safeguarded, and abuse is prevented. This is in line with our company values, which are Bring Love, Inspire More, Act with Purpose and Welcome All.
Criminal record checks:
As this role involves a regulated activity, successful applicants will undertake an enhanced DBS check, with barred lists check, and any offer of employment will be dependent on a satisfactory outcome. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar a person from working for us, this will depend on the circumstances and background of any record.